The Scent of Purpose: Blossom Kochhar’s Journey from Kitchen Table to Factory Floor

In this CXO Connect conversation with Prasad Sanyal, beauty pioneer Dr Blossom Kochhar looks back at four decades of building India’s aromatherapy movement—from hand-blending creams on her kitchen table to shaping the country’s wellness education ecosystem. When your name is Blossom, destiny doesn’t really do nuance. It arrives in full bloom. Her father, a coffee…

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Chess World Cup: D Gukesh out! World champion suffers elimination; top-seeded foreigner Anish Giri too exits | Chess News

Four Indian players advanced to the fourth round of the FIDE World Cup 2025 in Panaji, while World Champion Gukesh D faced elimination.World champion Gukesh D’s tournament journey ended against Frederik Svane. After a draw with black pieces in the first game, Gukesh’s attempt to win the second game backfired when Svane overcame time pressure…

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Gouri Kishan issues statement after confronting vlogger for body-shaming question, ‘Not an invitation to target or harass anyone’ |

A few days after a video of Tamil actress Gouri Kishan went viral — in which she firmly called out a vlogger for a body-shaming question during a press conference — the actress has now broken her silence. On Saturday, Gouri shared a detailed statement on Instagram, urging introspection about the kind of conversations artists…

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Delhi enters red zone: Citizens choking on ‘severe’ air quality – why GRAP 3 not yet enforced? | India News

NEW DELHI: The national capital on Saturday entered the “red zone” after the air quality index (AQI) crossed 400-mark, making the situation adverse for Delhiites and the citizens in the national capital region.With a 24-hour average AQI of 361, Delhi became the country’s second most polluted city, according to CPCB data. Several areas, including Wazirpur…

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Trade ties: India, Australia review CECA talks; reaffirm push for early deal to boost economic partnership

India and Australia have reaffirmed their commitment to conclude the second phase of their Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) at the earliest, as Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held talks with his Australian counterpart Don Farrell to review the progress of negotiations, PTI reported.According to an official statement, both sides agreed to work “constructively…

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India strike gold at ISSF World Championships: Ravinder Singh clinches top spot, Elavenil Valarivan dazzles with bronze | More sports News

India’s shooters continued to make their mark on the global stage, claiming one gold, one silver and two bronze medals at the ISSF World Championships on Saturday. While two-time Olympian Elavenil Valarivan produced a thrilling bronze in the women’s 10m air rifle, Army marksman Ravinder Singh delivered a golden performance in the men’s 50m free…

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‘Maxton Hall Season 2’ X reviews: Netizens appreciate all-consuming chapter, claim to be ‘obsessed’ with the series |

The fan favorite teenage drama is back – and netizens can’t stop gushing about the parallels, dialogues, redemptions, and the water effect with blue waves. Unraveling the story of ‘Maxton Hall Season 2,’ the story of James Beaufort and Ruby Bell has been unleashed in the most all-consuming way possible. As for what the verdict…

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‘Ease of justice key to ease of living, business’: PM Modi hails legal reforms; calls for law in local languages | India News

PM Modi addressing the event (ANI) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that ensuring the “ease of justice” is essential for achieving both ease of living and ease of doing business, emphasising that justice must be accessible to every citizen, irrespective of social or financial background.Speaking at the national conference on strengthening…

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Gold market trends: Prices drop for third week as dollar stays firm; Fed tone and China move weigh on sentiment

Gold prices extended their decline for the third straight week, pressured by a stronger US dollar and cautious remarks from Federal Reserve officials that curbed investor appetite for safe-haven assets, analysts said.The sustained firmness in the greenback and the US central bank’s wait-and-watch stance have kept bullion trading in a narrow range through the holiday-shortened…

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‘I was preparing …’: Abhishek Sharma reveals planning behind Player of the Series show in Australia | Cricket News

Abhishek Sharma (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Abhishek Sharma’s breakout series in Australia was no accident — it was the result of months of preparation, focus, and belief. The 25-year-old left-hander, who bagged the Player of the Series award in India’s rain-marred 2-1 T20I triumph, revealed that he had trained “mentally and technically” to take on…

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